Benjamin brings new energy to Sweden
No real surprises with Sweden; Benjamin’s performance is almost identical to the one in Melodifestivalen, except it’s even better. The live backing vocals, and...
3 June – You’ve become an obsession
If you're ever in a tight spot, you can always rely on Sweden. Yes, the favourite of Eurovisions worldwide has come to our aid...
1 January – There’s fire in the rain
A new year, with a whole new set of opportunities to get on. We know that in May someone - possibly Italy - will...
Sweden has done the safe thing
The penultimate national final of the year, Melodifestivalen 2023, concluded in the massive Friends Arena in Solna. As usual, it was the climax of...
Sweden sets the stage for Melodifestivalen 2025
It wouldn’t be the Eurovision-on season without a healthy dose of Melodifestivalen drama, and Sweden is already firing on all cylinders for 2025. After...
Sweden top 5 or my name is Regina Osk
Franko: It pains me to say this but Charlotte Perelli is not only going to qualify but guaranteed top 5. If Iceland were note...
LIVE Blog: Eurovision 2017 – First semi final
Tonight at 21:00 CEST/20:00 UK/Portugal, contestants from 18 countries will compete for ten spots in the 2017 Eurovision Song Contest Grand Final. You can...
11 December – I’m done, tipping on my toes
Schadenfreude. I wonder if the Germans have a word for it? To be fair, the schadenfreude relates more to the country rather than the...
Sweden: Bengtsson and Mamas to finalen – Sandman gets to sing...
Melodifestivalen, many people's idea of what a national final should look and sound like (though not mine) started this evening, with the first heat...
Sweden: Who got the golden ticket?
And so, after six weeks of the usual Swedish Television shenanigans, the curtain has come down on another Eurovision on-season with Melodifestivalen 2021.
This year-like...